Author Topic: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative? (Read 6406 times)

Twinfan · « **on:** April 13, 2008, 10:31:56 PM »

Does anyone know if someone produces a decent Kramer Baretta or BC Rich Gunslinger style guitar at the moment? I'm talking single humbucker, Floyd Rose, single volume?

I could do with a backup for my Jackson Dinky, but I don't want to spend a fortune.

Any ideas????

WezV · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2008, 10:38:36 PM »

doesnt jonathan normally have a few?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Feline-Guitars-Custom-Built-Amber-Gunslinger-superstrat_W0QQitemZ220140510857QQihZ012QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem

possibly a bit pricey for a backup guitar though

Twinfan · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2008, 10:40:09 PM »

He has a gorgeous amber one up for £1750, but I wasn't planning on spending that much! I'm thinking around the £400 mark?

Surely someone must make a reasonable cheapy that I can BKP?

WezV · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2008, 10:42:21 PM »

might justhave to sell that ungodly POS called MIRA....

......yes, even i want one!!

Twinfan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2008, 10:47:11 PM »

Ha ha - they're fantastic!

I might look into a Warmoth build.....

WezV · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2008, 11:07:33 PM »

maybe one of these with a floyd conversion

Brow · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2008, 11:09:39 PM »

Dunno if you'd be interested or not mate, but this is for sale:

I want a fair bit less than £400 for it too, so let me know if you're interested.

Stevepage · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2008, 11:28:13 PM »

Didn't BC Rich just re-issue the Gunslinger? Like the old 1 humbucker USA's in Red and Yellow.

Philly Q · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2008, 12:00:54 AM »

Quote from: Twinfan

I might look into a Warmoth build.....

I was going to say a parts guitar might be the way to go. But I like Wez's Hello Kitty suggestion too. :)

Aren't there a lot of older superstrats going dirt cheap on eBay? But maybe the prices are going up because they're semi-fashionable again.

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2008, 12:19:45 AM »

You might wanna check out the 'ultimate 80s guitar' thread from not too long ago; lots of guitar models were mentioned in that thread.

BC Rich has a 'new' Gunslinger that you should check out. There are also loads of used Assassins and Gunslingers out there for good prices.

Meanstreet Guitars makes a low-cost Baretta style guitar.

Twinfan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2008, 09:01:14 AM »

Didn't realise they were making new Gunslingers again! I take it they're made in Korea?

Ben - have you played the Mean Street Unchained guitar? I've been tempted by one of those for a little while. Are they any good?

Brow - I'll drop you a PM.

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2008, 12:17:05 PM »

I still have 3 Gunslingers up for grabs - starting at £799 and have reduced the amber one to £1199 (or make me a sensible offer)
see here http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11085&highlight=

Twinfan · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2008, 12:23:17 PM »

Cheers Jonathon. Decisions decisions.....

dave_mc · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2008, 01:17:09 PM »

Quote from: Twinfan

Didn't realise they were making new Gunslingers again! I take it they're made in Korea?

yeah, that's what i was told. they seem to be a decent price too (but i'd want to try a cheap guitar before i bought, obviously enough). :)

Bird · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2008, 05:09:32 PM »

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I still have 3 Gunslingers up for grabs - starting at £799 and have reduced the amber one to £1199 (or make me a sensible offer)

I start work next week. Now where's that visa

Author Topic: New Gunslinger/Baretta alternative? (Read 6406 times)

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